Nov
04
Metropole Hotel, Venice
After leaving the station I got on a water taxi to get to my hotel. I arrived in Venice late at night. Now I don’t know why water taxis in Venice look like limousines. This isn’t a “nice” water taxi or anything, this is just what the water taxis look like in Venice. Don’t they remind you of prom?
Hotel Metropole was possibly one of the most unique hotel experiences I’ve had… Upon walking in I was greeted with a group of lit candles and the smell of dried spices. The vibe? Seductive.
General Sitting area.
Concierge/lounge area.
Pathway to Dining Room.
At 5 am in the morning.
The hotel also displays old religious figurines (which are not for sale) as part of its interior.
Before heading into my room to sleep I checked out the bar, I was craving a Mojito!
Heading into the room.
Room Details.
I prefer simpler looking rooms, but once in a while its nice to stay in such a visually rich place.
Towards the back of my room there was a mirrored wall, and a bathtub randomly sitting in the main room.
Shopping bags from shopping last minute after suitcase was fully packed in Florence- had to lug these onto the Eurostar.
I did make full use of this bathtub. Hadn’t had a proper “bath” during the whole trip. I actually can’t stay in bathtubs for long. I get exhausted and the novelty wears off soon.
Charlotte Olympia boots from Luisaviaroma.
The shower was very nice, big…water pressure was hard. But then I noticed that small lights were installed into the ceilings and they looked like night stars!
Showers also include steam.
View from the room.
Next morning, heading out to see the city. Hotel side entrance.
I really enjoyed my stay at hotel Metropole, the hotel also has a 2-star michelin rated restaurant that I ate at called “THE MET” restaurant (excellent food), check it out if you visit.
Water taxi and Charlotte Olympias, you really can’t go wrong!
in one word FABULOUS!!!!
the bathroom looks insane! this makes me want to visit italy asap.
So romantic and gorgeous. And those boots are to die. I love that Site. XO Valerie
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Omg! I stayed at this hotel when I visited Venice as well. It’s such a great hotel and very beautiful. My favorite part was the side area outside that looked onto the water. So relaxing and peaceful.
Love the pictures!
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OMGosh, what an INCREDIBLE place! I like the ‘shopping bags’ in the background. I think I would’ve photographed every tile & doorknob if I were there!
Off topic…how do you find/like your fisheye lense? Is it the Nikon DX AF Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED? Was toying with the idea of getting one…
xx
That hotel looks absolutely…like you said, seductive.
Beautiful place…I hope you had fun!
Oh my goodness this all looks so beautiful! I especially love the bathtub placed there and the light detail in the shower xxx
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haha where did you find that water taxi? i remember the ones i rode being more school bus than limousine.
ps. your boots are sexy
oh my. i think i’ve died and gone to hotel heaven.
I love your posting rampage right now… I will be so sad when it goes back to less posts! Looks like an absolutely amazing experience. So beautiful I will definitely need to make my way across the pond for Italy and this hotel.
cant wait to see what you’ve been working on!
That hotel looks AMAZING. If it were me I probably wouldn’t want to leave..!
That bathtub and those boots are the single most exquisite things I’ve ever laid eyes on.
Also… I think lady gaga is wearing a Luxirare design… http://gagadaily.com/2010/11/lady-gaga-spotted-in-london-england/photo-03-38/
@ Alexandra it is Hussein Chalayan that Gaga is wearing. But what she is wearing in that picture definitely reminds me of a post that Luxirare has posted.
Also
@Luxirare, what happened to your archive?
Do you usually wake up that early? 5am? If you do, then I will not feel so weird anymore.
@Michelle
No I usually wake up at 6-7 normally but during the trip my sleeping schedule was off, so I had been waking up at 5 and sleeping very early, around 9-10 pm at night…it isn’t weird you wake up at 5, I wish I could get up early like that.
Wow, the hotel looks incredible…The shower with the tiny ceiling lights, and the shimmering iridescent tiles, amazing! Thanks so much for sharing.
I’m really enjoying all the other posts from your trip as well, I hope you’re having an amazing time!
You take the greatest pictures!!
I am interested in staying at this place when I go, how is the service???
I was just there a few weeks back!
I was just there a few weeks back!
Did you know this is where Vivaldi composed the 4 seasons?
Magnifique hôtel qui je l’espère sera mon prochain lieu de séjour à Venise !
that’s amazing! xx
I wish I could install little galaxy lights in my shower too!
Details like this make Venice what it is!
OH MY GOD.
this is incredible. those lights in the shower?? swooooooooonnn
looks like a very luxurious hotel. i’m surprised that water taxi is just your average water taxi!
I love squid ink pasta, I didn’t know it Venice was famous for it!
What an awesome hotel! So over the top but then not even at all compared to the rest of the city. It fits right in. Such a great place, loving these photos.
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i hope you take a crack at figuring out the vaporetto as well! and visit giudecca– my painting studio was there and my most peaceful moments were found walking along its calli (but my apartment was in campo san maurizio, near the accademia bridge)
PS- note that venetians have a very different word for EVERYTHING! i’m so used to calabria and its southern ways, i had no idea what the heck the venetians were referring to half the time.
OMG my mouth dropped! I need this to be my home! Thanks for this, now I know where to stay when I make my trip!
I want to move to Venice, into this specific hotel.
oh my! these photos are eery and gorgeous at the same time!
@uri aww thanks!
wow, blown away by the pics! jeez you are a good photographer. and that bathroom – swoon. shabby london almost makes me cry now
amazing blog!
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Super duper deluxe!
I have a feeling I’ll be staying in a hovel next trip to Venice…
Or sleeping in a boat…
Was that a Nikon I spied in the mirror..?
It is cool that we can take the personal loans and this opens new opportunities.
Great pictures. Thanks for sharing them and regards from Venice hotel
wah, fabulous room! I would love to go there with my wife, what was the name or type of your room..? Tx for having shared ur experience!
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